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{{Short description|Train service in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Darbhanga - Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express
| color              = 800000
| image =  
| name               = Darbhanga Junction – Ahmedabad Junction ''Antyodaya Express''
| image_width =  
| logo              = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =  
| image_width       =  
| type = [[Antyodaya Express]]
| caption           =  
| locale =  
| type               = [[Antyodaya Express]]
| first = 4 February 2015
| locale             =  
| last =
| first             = 4 February 2015
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| last               =  
| ridership =
| operator           = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| start = {{rws|Darbhanga Junction}} ('''DBG''')  
| ridership         =  
| stops = 25
| start             = {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} (DBG)
| end = {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}} ('''ADI''')
| stops             = 25
| distance = {{convert| 2015|km|abbr=on}}
| end               = {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} (ADI)
| journeytime = 39h 55m
| distance           = {{convert| 2015|km|abbr=on}}
| frequency = Once a week
| journeytime       = 39h 55m
| class = Unreserved
| frequency         = Once a week
| seating = No
| class             = Unreserved
| sleeping = Yes
| seating           = No
| autorack =
| sleeping           = Yes
| catering = No
| autorack           =  
| observation =  
| catering           = No
| entertainment =  
| observation       =  
| baggage =  
| entertainment     =  
| otherfacilities=
| baggage           =  
| stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB-Antyodaya]]
| otherfacilities   =  
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| stock             = [[LHB coach|LHB-Antyodaya]]
| el =
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| trainnumber = 15559 / 15560
| el                 =  
| speed = {{cvt|44|km/h}}
| trainnumber       = 15559 / 15560
| map = [[File:(Darbhanga - Ahmedabad) Jan Sadharan Express route map.png|300px|(Darbhanga - Ahmedabad) Antyodaya Express route map]]
| speed             = {{cvt|44|km/h}}
| map_state =
| map               = [[File:(Darbhanga - Ahmedabad) Jan Sadharan Express route map.png|300px|(Darbhanga–Ahmedabad) Antyodaya Express route map]]
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The 15559 / 15560 '''Darbhanga – Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express''' is a fully unreserved express train of the Indian Railways for connecting {{rws|Darbhanga Junction}} in [[Bihar]] and {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}} in [[Gujarat]]. It is currently being operated with 15559/15560 train numbers on once in week.<ref>[https://www.deshgujarat.com/2015/01/31/two-new-long-distance-express-trains-flagged-off-from-ahmedabad/ deshgujarat.com]</ref>
The 15559 / 15560 '''Darbhanga–Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express''' is a fully unreserved Express train of the Indian Railways for connecting {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} in [[Bihar]] and {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} in [[Gujarat]]. It is currently being operated with 15559/15560 train numbers on once in week.<ref>[https://www.deshgujarat.com/2015/01/31/two-new-long-distance-express-trains-flagged-off-from-ahmedabad/ deshgujarat.com]</ref>


This train was started as Jan Sadharan Express on 04 Feb 2015 with the Rake zone of [[Western Railway (India)|Western Railway]], It has become popular for direct connectivity to East and West part of India with lower rates. Till 4 years it gave service. Later, after approval for a more comfortable journey from Ministry of Railways of India, it was converted into Antyodaya Express and also the Rake zone was also transferred to [[East Central Railway Zone]].<ref>[https://navbiharpatrika.com/janasadharan-express-is-converted-into-antodaya-express/ navbiharpatrika.com]</ref>
This train was started as Jan Sadharan Express on 04 Feb 2015 with the rake zone of [[Western Railway (India)|Western Railway]], It has become popular for direct connectivity to East and West part of India with lower rates. Till 4 years it gave service. Later, after approval for a more comfortable journey from Ministry of Railways of India, it was converted into Antyodaya Express and also the Rake zone was also transferred to [[East Central Railway zone]].<ref>[https://navbiharpatrika.com/janasadharan-express-is-converted-into-antodaya-express/ navbiharpatrika.com]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
It covers the distance of 2016&nbsp;km with an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h on both sides.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/19-new-trains-to-roll-out-this-financial-year/articleshow/49250322.cms]</ref>
It covers the distance of 2016&nbsp;km with an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/h on both sides.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/19-new-trains-to-roll-out-this-financial-year/articleshow/49250322.cms|title = 19 new trains to roll out this financial year &#124; Pune News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]] | date=7 October 2015 }}</ref>


== Route & Halts ==
==Route & halts==
The important halts of the train are :
The important halts of the train are :
* '''{{rws|Darbhanga Junction}}'''
* '''Darbhanga Junction'''
* {{rws|Samastipur}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur}}
* {{rws|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Chhapra Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}
* {{rws|Ballia}}
* {{stnlnk|Ballia}}
* {{rws|Ghazipur City}}
* {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}}
* {{rws|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{rws|Manduadih}}
* {{stnlnk|Manduadih}}
* {{rws|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Satna}}
* {{stnlnk|Satna}}
* {{rws|Katni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
* {{rws|Jabalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Itarsi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
* {{rws|Khandwa}}
* {{stnlnk|Khandwa}}
* {{rws|Bhusaval}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhusaval}}
* {{rws|Nandurbar}}
* {{stnlnk|Amalner}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}
* {{rws|Bharuch Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{rws|Vadodara}}
* {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}
* {{rws|Anand Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}
* '''{{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Anand Junction}}
* '''Ahmedabad Junction'''


== Coach composite ==
== Coach composite ==
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==Traction==
==Traction==


As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a '''Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed'''  based [[indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] or [[WDM 3A]] locomotive from [[Darbhanga]] up to [[Itarsi]] handing over to an '''Itarsi Electric Loco Shed''' based [[WAP-4]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey until [[Ahmedabad]].
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] or [[WDM-3A]] locomotive from [[Darbhanga]] up to [[Itarsi]] handing over to an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Ahmedabad.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
The train reverses its direction 2 times:


* {{rws|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Sabarmati Express]]
* [[Sabarmati Express]]
* [[Ahmedabad - Darbhanga Sabarmati Express]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/29312 15559/Darbhanga - Ahmedabad Jansadharan Weekly Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/29312 15559/Darbhanga - Ahmedabad Jansadharan Weekly Express] India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-darbhanga-antyodaya-express-15560/29311/60/1005 15560/Ahmedabad - Darbhanga Jansadharan Weekly Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ahmedabad-darbhanga-antyodaya-express-15560/29311/60/1005 15560/Ahmedabad - Darbhanga Jansadharan Weekly Express] India Rail Info


{{Antyodaya Express}}
{{Antyodaya Express}}

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Darbhanga Junction – Ahmedabad Junction Antyodaya Express
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Overview
Service typeAntyodaya Express
First service4 February 2015
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartDarbhanga Junction (DBG)
Stops25
EndAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Distance travelled2,015 km (1,252 mi)
Average journey time39h 55m
Service frequencyOnce a week
Train number(s)15559 / 15560
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB-Antyodaya
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph)
Route map
(Darbhanga–Ahmedabad) Antyodaya Express route map

The 15559 / 15560 Darbhanga–Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express is a fully unreserved Express train of the Indian Railways for connecting Darbhanga Junction in Bihar and Ahmedabad Junction in Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 15559/15560 train numbers on once in week.[1]

This train was started as Jan Sadharan Express on 04 Feb 2015 with the rake zone of Western Railway, It has become popular for direct connectivity to East and West part of India with lower rates. Till 4 years it gave service. Later, after approval for a more comfortable journey from Ministry of Railways of India, it was converted into Antyodaya Express and also the Rake zone was also transferred to East Central Railway zone.[2]

Service[edit | edit source]

It covers the distance of 2016 km with an average speed of 50 km/h on both sides.[3]

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are :

Coach composite[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 22 coaches:[clarification needed]

  • 16 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3D or WDM-3A locomotive from Darbhanga up to Itarsi handing over to an Itarsi Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Ahmedabad.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ deshgujarat.com
  2. ↑ navbiharpatrika.com
  3. ↑ "19 new trains to roll out this financial year | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 October 2015.

External links[edit | edit source]

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